Meg Masseron

2 weeks ago | theatermania.com | Meg Masseron

In a garment workshop in 1987 Los Angeles, a handful of women from various Latin American countries are rushing to finish an order. Nearly four decades after the premiere of Josefina López’s play Real Women Have Curves, its musical adaption has arrived at the James Earl Jones Theatre on Broadway at a time when its many themes remain deeply necessary.

1 month ago | broadwaydirect.com | Meg Masseron

Playing the paradox of a robot with complex human emotions is quite a challenge for even the most experienced actors. Leading a role in a new show as well takes a lot of guts. But newcomer Helen J Shen, who is tackling her Broadway debut originating the role of Claire in Maybe Happy Ending, is more than up for the challenge — thanks to not only her sheer skill, talent, and dedication to her craft, but also her genuine heart-and-soul connection to the role.

1 month ago | theatermania.com | Meg Masseron

Fade in on a show with a dazzling score, a ludicrous plot, and bravura performances across the board. That’s both the NBC series Smash and its brand-new stage adaptation, now playing Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. It’s about a group of people making a Broadway musical about Marilyn Monroe. But that core description is perhaps the only thing that has not changed on the leap from screen to stage, with a new book by Bob Martin and Rick Elice. This is a comedy about a musical.

2 months ago | playbill.com | Margaret Hall |Meg Masseron

The cast recording of the 2023 musical adaptation of The Book Thief has been released for streaming. Released by Center Stage Records, the recording follows The Book Thief's limited runs at Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, and Leicester Curve in 2023. Adapted from Markus Zusak's 2005 historical fiction novel, the musical features a book by Between The Lines teamJodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald and a score by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson .

2 months ago | theatermania.com | Meg Masseron

Theater NewsThe touring production of the Neil Diamond musical has broken box office records across the US since its launch in September. A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical has announced recoupment of its initial investment after just five months of touring across the United States. Since launching in September 2024, the production has broken box office records in multiple cities and added additional dates to meet demand.